00:00Crime in Darlington has fallen following new schemes aimed at tackling offending across
00:05the town, according to the latest figures.
00:08Overall incidents dropped by 6.6% between October and December, with violent crime down
00:14by more than 10%.
00:16Police say offences involving weapons also fell sharply, alongside reductions in sexual
00:21offences, fly-tipping and street begging.
00:24Durham Constabulary says expanded hotspot patrols, backed by government funding, are
00:29helping target antisocial behaviour.
00:32Community leaders say partnership working is key, while stressing more still needs to
00:36be done to sustain progress and respond to concerns raised by residents locally.
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